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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Political campaigns -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Gordon Clinton Election Scrapbooks

 Series
Identifier: 5219-05
Abstract

Two scrapbooks containing materials relating to Gordon Clinton's mayoral races in 1956 and 1960. Clinton won both elections.

Dates: 1956-1960

Hearings Transcripts

 Series
Identifier: 1802-B5
Scope and Contents note

Verbatim transcripts of hearings on issues including limited access highways, department head appointments, ethics and fair campaign practices, urban renewal, allegations of graft in government, and public utility regulation. Especially interesting are the 1924 hearings by the City Council's Departmental Efficiency Committee investigating corruption in the Seattle Police Department. Also includes petitions and notices related to the hearings.

Dates: 1922-1980

Allan Pomeroy Records

 Series
Identifier: 5267-01
Abstract

Official and personal records from Allan Pomeroy, mayor of Seattle from 1952 to 1956.

Dates: 1906-1970; Majority of material found within 1952-1956

Tom Rasmussen Campaign Records

 Series
Identifier: 4672-08
Abstract

Campaign records from Rasmussen's three city council elections.

Dates: 2003-2011